Placement Statistics
The Pharmacy program at O P Jindal University Raigarh has consistently demonstrated strong placement outcomes, reflecting the quality of education and industry relevance of our curriculum. The following data provides insights into past performance over the last five years:
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1200000 | 650000 | 600000 | 93.0% | 35 |
| 2023 | 1000000 | 620000 | 580000 | 92.0% | 32 |
| 2022 | 900000 | 580000 | 540000 | 91.0% | 28 |
| 2021 | 850000 | 540000 | 500000 | 89.0% | 25 |
| 2020 | 750000 | 500000 | 460000 | 87.0% | 22 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The Pharmacy program attracts interest from leading pharmaceutical companies and organizations that value the specialized skills of our graduates:
- Johnson & Johnson: Offers roles in drug development, clinical research, regulatory affairs, and quality assurance.
- Pfizer Inc.: Provides opportunities in R&D, manufacturing, global marketing, and pharmacovigilance.
- Novartis AG: Focuses on innovation pipelines, clinical trials, and strategic partnerships.
- AstraZeneca: Emphasizes early-stage research, translational medicine, and global health initiatives.
- Bayer AG: Offers positions in agricultural biotechnology, pharmaceutical R&D, and regulatory affairs.
- Roche Diagnostics: Provides roles in diagnostic development, clinical diagnostics, and healthcare solutions.
- Sanofi S.A.: Focuses on diabetes care, rare diseases, and immunology research.
- Merck KGaA: Offers positions in pharmaceutical R&D, regulatory affairs, and global marketing.
- GSK plc: Provides roles in vaccine development, respiratory medicine, and public health programs.
- GlaxoSmithKline: Emphasizes drug discovery, clinical development, and global health advocacy.
- Abbott Laboratories: Offers positions in medical devices, diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals.
- Eli Lilly and Company: Focuses on diabetes management, oncology, and neuroscience research.
- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company: Provides roles in gastroenterology, rare diseases, and oncology.
- Novo Nordisk A/S: Emphasizes diabetes care, obesity treatment, and insulin development.
- F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.: Offers positions in oncology, immunology, and diagnostics.
- Janssen Pharmaceuticals: Focuses on infectious diseases, autoimmune conditions, and pain management.
- Bristol Myers Squibb: Provides roles in oncology, cardiovascular, and immunology research.
- Amgen Inc.: Offers positions in biotechnology, oncology, and bone health.
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals: Focuses on monoclonal antibodies, gene therapy, and rare diseases.
- Celgene Corporation: Emphasizes immunology, oncology, and inflammatory conditions.
Sector-wise Analysis
The pharmacy graduates from O P Jindal University Raigarh find employment across various sectors, each offering distinct career pathways:
IT/Software Sector
In recent years, there has been a growing trend of pharmacy graduates entering roles in digital health, AI-driven drug discovery platforms, and personalized medicine tools. Companies like Google Health, Microsoft Research, and IBM Watson Health have shown interest in hiring our alumni for positions related to data analytics, computational modeling, and healthcare technology development.
Core Engineering
Graduates with an interest in pharmaceutical engineering or process optimization often find roles in manufacturing facilities where they contribute to improving production efficiency, ensuring compliance with GMP standards, and developing innovative formulations. These positions require a blend of scientific knowledge and engineering principles.
Finance
The finance sector has increasingly recognized the importance of pharmaceutical expertise in areas such as healthcare investing, risk assessment models, and market analysis. Our alumni have successfully transitioned into roles at firms specializing in healthcare capital markets, equity research, and private equity investments focused on biotech and pharma companies.
Consulting
Consulting firms that specialize in healthcare or pharmaceutical markets value the analytical skills and domain knowledge of our graduates. Positions typically involve providing strategic advice to clients on drug development strategies, regulatory compliance, market entry plans, and competitive positioning.
Analytics
Data analytics roles within the pharmaceutical industry are expanding rapidly, with companies seeking professionals who can interpret large datasets related to clinical trials, patient outcomes, and market trends. Our alumni often excel in these positions due to their strong foundation in statistics and scientific reasoning.
PSUs
Government agencies such as CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organization), ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research), and DBT (Department of Biotechnology) frequently recruit our graduates for roles in regulatory affairs, policy formulation, research coordination, and public health planning.
Internship Season
The internship season at O P Jindal University Raigarh is a critical component of the student experience, providing practical exposure to industry environments and helping shape future career decisions. The process typically begins in late spring with announcements from companies seeking interns for summer placements.
Internship opportunities are available across multiple domains including R&D labs, manufacturing plants, regulatory affairs departments, and clinical research organizations. Historically, the average stipend has ranged between 20,000 to 40,000 INR per month, with top-tier companies offering higher compensation packages.
Students are encouraged to participate in both short-term internships (lasting 3-6 months) and long-term projects that may extend into the academic year. These experiences often lead to full-time offers upon graduation, especially when students demonstrate exceptional performance during their internship period.